Preyer, Lunsford Richardson Born January 11, 1919, in Greensboro, NC Died April 3, 2001, in Greensboro, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on October 7, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on February 7, 1962, and received commission on February 17, 1962. Service terminated on October 9, 1963, due to resignation. Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1941 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1941-1946 Private practice, New York City, 1949-1950 Private practice, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1951-1956 Judge, North Carolina Superior Court, 1956-1961 Candidate for governor, North Carolina, 1964 Senior vice president and trust officer, North Carolina National Bank, 1965-1968 U.S. representative from North Carolina, 1969-1981